The Program

The ConnectMe@UWA program provides comprehensive transition support to commencing international and domestic students by matching them with a UniMentor prior to their arrival at UWA and engaging them through social activities and excursions.

ConnectMe to UniMentor

UniMentor is a university-wide program that aims to assist you in adjusting to university life by providing you with the opportunity to be matched with mentors who can answer your questions. Your mentors are students in second year or above, studying the same or a similar course to you.

Undergraduate:

All full degree international students will automatically be assigned mentors prior to their arrival to Perth. Domestic and Student Exchange & Study Abroad students must register their interest in being matched with a mentor.

Postgraduate:

Postgraduate full degree international, Domestic and Student Exchange & Study Abroad students, have the option to be matched with a mentor prior to their arrival at UWA. Postgraduate students must register their interest in order to be matched with a mentor.

ConnectMe to Perth

Each semester, students can participate in excursions to enable them to meet other students and have some fun at the same time, whilst exploring Perth and its surrounding areas.

Excursions include free and low cost trips which are available each semester and can include trips to Adventure World, Mullaloo Beach & Hillary's Boat Harbour, Perth Zoo, Perth City Tour, Ikea & Innaloo Shopping trip. Check the UniStart website and the Excursion website for the currently scheduled excursions.

ConnectMe to Social Activities

Each semester, students can participate in social activities to enable them to meet other students and have some fun at the same time. These types of activities are open to international and local students and provide students with an opportunity to get away from their studies and spend some time with other.